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FREE Mental Health Awareness Training

FREE Mental Health Awareness i-act training.

UK’s leading established, evidence-based, Royal College of Psychiatrists accredited mental health & wellbeing awareness programme.

Half Day training funded by Sandwell Council, Ideal for All have a range of free accredited courses available between December 2024 and March 2025.

Delivered as face–to-face training sessions to the VCS workforce in Sandwell, for understanding and managing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. There are two versions of accredited i‑act training available for frontline VCS workers, Volunteers, Managers or Community group Leaders. Learners either access:

• Understanding/Promoting Positive Mental Health And Wellbeing in Workplace (for staff,
volunteers and service users)

• Managing/Promoting Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing in Workplace (for Managers and
Volunteer leaders)

Training aims to support our VCS workforce to increase their awareness, intervene early and have supportive conversations, creating a more supportive culture. It aims to encourage staff to work together to support individuals, each other, and the communities of Sandwell, to prevent the deterioration of mental health and promote positive wellbeing.

All participants receive a certificate of completion and course booklet to take away and support their ongoing development. (150+ page, evidence-based course manual/ toolkit and resources and literature pack and pin badge – one pack each per learner)

Free Lunch and refreshments provided, catering to dietary needs.

Key Highlights:
• Delivered face-to-face. Fully accredited and accessible.
• Half-day sessions delivered in community venues on your site or near you - fits around your role.
• Builds awareness, confidence, and skills to deliver supportive conversations and interventions.
• Aligns with UK mental health standards, including Healthy Sandwell’s Core competencies framework.
• Certificate of attendance to support professional development, and 150+ page toolkit and resources.

Core Topics Covered:
• Understanding mental health and wellbeing and breaking stigma.
• Practical tools: Safe & Well plans, 5 Ways to Wellbeing, and self-help strategies.
• Navigating local resources: Route2Wellbeing, Healthy Sandwell, VCS partner support & BCHFT help.
• Escalating support for individuals in crisis or at risk of suicide - links to Sandwell's plan.

Benefits for Participants:
• Greater mental health awareness and increased knowledge of local support and how to refer.
• Confident early intervention to have supportive conversations / creating supportive environments
• FREE resources, lunch, and refreshments included.
• Increased knowledge and skills to use preventative tools and resources to promote good wellbeing.

Suitable for all levels, from individual awareness to leaders supporting at-risk groups. Let’s create a more supportive culture together in Sandwell.

Contact our team to book.

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